WordPress/PHP Developer

Company: CorpCare

Title: Lead Engineer (Full stack developer)

Location: Mumbai (work from office)

CTC: Commensurate with experience

About Us:  

CorpCare is India’s first all-in-one corporate funds and assets management platform. We offer a single-window solution for corporates, family offices, and HNIs. We assist corporates in formulating and managing treasury management policies and conducting reviews with investment committees and the board.

Job Summary:  

The Lead Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of our corporate funds and assets management platform. This role demands a deep understanding of the broking industry/Financial services industry, software engineering, and product management. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in engineering leadership, a proven track record of delivering scalable technology solutions, and strong product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Strategy and Vision:

- Develop and communicate a clear engineering vision and strategy aligned with our broking and funds management platform.

- Conduct market research and technical analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and customer needs within the broking industry.

- Define and prioritize the engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements.

- Lead cross-functional engineering teams (software development, QA, DevOps, etc.) to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and architecture to development and deployment, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

- Write detailed technical specifications and guide the engineering teams to ensure clarity and successful execution.

- Leverage your understanding of the broking industry to guide product development and engineering efforts.

- Collaborate with product managers to incorporate industry-specific requirements and ensure the platform meets the needs of brokers, traders, and financial institutions.

- Stay updated with regulatory changes, market trends, and technological advancements within the broking sector.

- Mentor and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Recruit, train, and retain top engineering talent to build a world-class development team.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering projects to ensure successful delivery and performance.

- Analyze system performance, user data, and platform metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

- Prepare and present engineering performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.

- Work closely with product managers, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to align engineering efforts with overall business objectives.

- Provide technical guidance and support to sales teams to help them understand the platform's capabilities and competitive advantages.

- Engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders to gather feedback, understand their needs, and validate engineering solutions.

Requirements:

• BE /B. Tech - Computer Science from a top engineering college
• MBA a plus, not required
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the broking industry and financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software products.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud computing, and modern development practices.

Technical Expertise:

• Front-End: React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Back-End: Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), CI/CD pipelines
• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab
• Other: TypeScript, Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Redux

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the broking or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles.
• Experience with trading platforms or financial technology products.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of the broking industry and a passion for delivering high-impact software solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated L2 Software Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an L2 engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions while working closely with cross-functional teams. Your role will include troubleshooting complex issues, implementing best practices, and contributing to the architecture and scalability of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions in accordance with business and technical requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver new features and improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues across multiple systems and layers of the stack.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvements in development processes.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirement gathering to deployment and monitoring.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software development and actively contribute to process improvements.
• Document technical specifications, architecture, and development processes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and API design (RESTful/GraphQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with front-end technologies (React, Angular, or Vue.js) or mobile development is a plus.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for automation and infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and best practices in software testing (unit, integration, end-to-end testing).
• Experience working with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Understand platform requirements & coordinate with the development agency for smooth development of our platform
• Make incremental design or developmental changes on the platform on a regular basis
• Ideate & develop new features on our platform
• Conduct regular testing of website performance & fixing bugs (either through agency or by self, whatever applicable)
• Work with UI/UX designer to implement design systems & user experiences

• Proven experience of 2-3 years as a full-stack developer or similar roles
• Experience in developing scalable desktop and mobile applications
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Hands on experience with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache)

• You are self-driven, scrappy and entrepreneurial
• You enjoy challenges and are excited to find simple solutions to complex problems
• You put users first
• You're a forever learner
• You want to work in a fast paced (read:messy) startup environment
• You're usually more aware of the hidden hacks & tools of a phone or a computer than most other people
• You like challenges & don't get bogged down by failure easily
• You are firm believer of the quote "if you're not a part of the solution, you're part of the problem"

1. Understand PHP, JavaScript, and JQuery.
2. Have deep knowledge of working with the platform APIs.
3. Use version control for Shopify theme development.
4. Possess excellent soft skills, such as communication and teamwork.
5. Have an extensive portfolio and testimonials of happy clients.

We are looking for highly motivated engineers with the following skillset-

• Engineering degree in Computer science or ECE or MCA is a must
• In-depth knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, AJAX
• Experience using PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, Zend, etc. - any 1 is required
• VueJS, AngularJS, ReactJS - knowledge of any 1 is required
• Between 1-5 years of work experience is required
• Very strong data structure and algorithm knowledge
• Ideal candidate would be a very strong developer with great coding skills
• Good English communication skills
• Willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work through ambiguous requirements and come up with a clear scope and problem statement
• If you have any live projects portfolio or GitHub handle please share them
• Office is in Fairlie place (Dalhousie), Kolkata 700 001